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Secondary Teachers Wanted Across East London

  1. Teacher
  2. Tower Hamlets
Date posted : 11/09/25
  1. Flexible Working
£160 - 230 per day

Job description

Position: Fully Qualified Secondary Teacher (Supply, Long-Term, and Permanent Roles)

Location: Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering, and City of London

Are you a dedicated and inspiring Secondary Teacher looking for your next role in dynamic East London schools?

Teaching Personnel, the UK's leading education recruitment agency, is actively recruiting Fully Qualified Secondary Teachers across all specialisms to meet the high demand from our partner schools throughout East London.

We have a diverse range of opportunities available, from flexible daily supply to long-term contracts and permanent positions. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an exceptional ECT, we can help you find the right fit for your skills and career aspirations.

We are seeking teachers in all subjects, with particularly high demand for:

  • Mathematics
  • English
  • Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • Humanities (History, Geography, RE)
  • MFL (Modern Foreign Languages)
  • Computing & ICT

The Ideal Candidate Will Be:

  • Fully Qualified Teacher with UK QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
    • Please note: This role is exclusively for qualified teachers. Applications from individuals without formal teaching qualifications (e.g., instructors, tutors, unqualified teachers) cannot be considered for this position.
  • A subject specialist with a degree in your chosen field and a passion for sharing your knowledge.
  • Proven experience teaching your subject at KS3, KS4, and ideally KS5.
  • Adaptable, professional, and able to quickly integrate into new school environments.
  • Committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and welfare for all students.

What We Offer You:

  • Competitive Daily Rates paid weekly
  • Flexibility: Choose daily supply work or secure a long-term/permanent role that matches your career goals.
  • Local Opportunities: Work in schools across East London's vibrant boroughs, minimising your commute.
  • Your Personal Consultant: Dedicated support from an expert who knows the local schools and will advocate for you.
  • Free CPD Access: Enhance your skills with our online training courses, including mandatory safeguarding training.
  • Streamlined Process: Efficient online registration and support with your DBS check.

Requirements for Application:

To be successful, you must:

  • Hold UK QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (this is essential).
  • Have proven experience teaching your subject in a UK secondary school setting.
  • Provide a comprehensive, updated CV covering your full career history.
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • Be able to provide professional references covering at least the last two years.
  • Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.

How to Apply:

If you are a Fully Qualified Secondary Teacher ready to inspire students in East London, we want to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch to discuss your specialist subject and the exciting opportunities we have available in your preferred boroughs.

Join Teaching Personnel and shape the future of education in East London!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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